Air defense is operating in Kyiv and the region: the Russians are attacking the capital with ballistics and drones

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On the night of January 24, an air alert was declared in Kyiv and the region due to the enemy’s use of attack drones and ballistic missiles. Air defense works against enemy targets.

Source: Kyiv City Military Administration (KMVA) in Telegram, head of KMVA Timur Tkachenko

Tkachenko’s direct speech: “At the moment, several groups of enemy drones are moving towards the capital. Kyivans, take cover.”

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Details: The authorities call on the residents of the city not to ignore the sirens, to urgently go to the shelters and stay there until receiving a message about the repulse of the air alarm.

Updated: At 01:30, the Air Force reported the launch of ballistic missiles by Russian forces headed for Kyiv.

Subsequently, a series of powerful explosions rang out in the city.

What preceded:

• Russian troops continue the tactics of night terror of peaceful cities of Ukraine, launching attack drones from different directions.
• A series of powerful explosions rang out in Kharkiv on Saturday night. Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov reported at least three Russian drone strikes on residential buildings.

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